Heat & health: New analysis warns parts of the U.S. are edging toward “unlivable” wet-bulb heat, with days above 105°F potentially tripling as extreme heat drives a sharp rise in heat-related deaths. Cooling demand: The IEA says global air-conditioning access is still scarce in the hottest regions, but AC demand is set to surge—raising both energy and climate stakes. Energy transition politics: Iowa’s coal share ticked up in 2025, according to an Iowa Environmental Council report, sparking pushback from MidAmerican about reliability and costs. Nuclear & power infrastructure: A push to extend Diablo Canyon faces renewed criticism from ratepayer advocates, while Michigan’s Palisades plant seeks NRC restart licensing with streamlined environmental review support. Detention & environmental review: DHS is using a contractor with no environmental review experience for a Surprise, Arizona ICE facility assessment, even as the review process drags on. Local climate resilience: Solomon Islands’ Malu’u Market project is advancing with a completed 120-metre seawall and mangrove planting to protect against rising seas. Water & ecosystems: Utah biologists used rotenone in Mill Creek to clear invasive brook trout and protect native Bonneville cutthroat trout. Wildlife disease: New Mexico confirmed plague in a wild rat after multiple dog cases earlier this year, urging vigilance without signaling a widespread outbreak. Clean energy tech: Northwestern Michigan College’s geothermal exchange system targets a major emissions cut by replacing aging campus boilers.